[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by nomad1632

I agree with your question its very troubling that scalpers will get these figures before we the actual fans can and I wouldn't buy them on ebay either at double or triple the price.

The best thing to do is to beat them at their own game; get to the store before them. It is a PITA but sometimes that's the only way to get the items at retail prices. It can be a VERY WEIRD experience too. I remember running into an old grandma in a store who knew NOTHING of Marvel Legends(this was when Toybiz was producing their last waves), aside from their secondary market value. She noticed that as usual, I couldn't find what I was looking for, then she came out of nowhere with some checklist she printed off teh internetz, and suggested that I should do the same.

Then one day, when looking for an awesome 25th anniversary Snake Eyes with knives across his chest, I came across an old guy with a cart full of Hot Wheels to resell later on.

The sightings forums usually help a lot too.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by nomad1632

are we going to see more iron man 2 movie concept figures such as the hulkbuster, and space flight armors? and perhaps weapon packages?

Also are the movie military drones coming out in the 3.75 figure line?

There's a movie concept Hulkbuster?

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Originally Posted by rsg

What's the issue with quality in this line? The Marvel Universe line seems so flimsy and a few of them just plain fall apart. In comparison to the X-men Origins Wolverine, the Spiderman 3.75's and GI Joes lines these just don't hold up to the age range they're supposed to. I collect as well as buy for my 4 year old and would like to see an improvement in quality. Any chance?

Case in point, the Doctor Doom figure which was amazing in sculpt and detail but is unplayable with. My son keeps losing its head and he can't hold his gun and the joints are flimsy.

The models and sculpts are great though, so keep at it with those.

The worst Marvel Universe figures(quality control wise) in my experience have been the comic packs. I'm almost certain they are produced by a different factory than the single figures.

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Originally Posted by Guneagle01

why is the QC of the Iron Man 2 line so horrible?

The hips tend to be stuck on certain figures, that's the biggest culprit so far.

Here are my questions:

1) Does the release of "New" Captain America in the Gigantic Battles sets prevent the release of a mass market version of New Captain America, perhaps with a different mold?

2) Is the 6" Exclusive Movie Series from Iron Man 2 limited to just movie designs?

[Tarquinius]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

The rules are definitely limitations but it is standard for all Hasbro action figure brands now, it was implemented starting this year.

I think its designed to give customers the most info without giving away their entire 3 year plan.

Lets be honest, some of the questions people ask are pretty blatant and Hasbro can't answer them without screwing themselves. We get angry because they are mysterious.

If we ask good questions we get good answers

[Spacemafia]

Instead of releasing peg warmers in future cases (Green Goblin, Spiderman, Wolverine) could you please release harder to get figures....if you need an example of any peg warmer just head to target and Walmart....

[TheSymbiote]

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Originally Posted by Spacemafia

Instead of releasing peg warmers in future cases (Green Goblin, Spiderman, Wolverine) could you please release harder to get figures....if you need an example of any peg warmer just head to target and Walmart....

for example red&silver iron man

[deceptifocus]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

The rules are definitely limitations but it is standard for all Hasbro action figure brands now, it was implemented starting this year.

yeah even without the limitations we didnt get much for answers, i gave up on ever getting any good answers along time ago.

[eisen]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

The hips tend to be stuck on certain figures, that's the biggest culprit so far.

my MkIV had his feet assembled backwards.



on that subject of IM2 toys: why do you keep using that ugly red paint instead of using the paints they used in the MU iron man armors?

[Guneagle01]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

The hips tend to be stuck on certain figures, that's the biggest culprit so far.

have you not seen the terrible paint apps? I still havent bought any of the movie Iron Men cause I cant find a decent one that doesnt have totally shitty paint apps

[deceptifocus]

Why are the movie toys (particularly the 6"s) so much cheaper built and painted than the Marvel Legends figures which cost the same amount of money?

[Aheld92]

any chance of seeing a new body sculpt for the female figures? Ms. Marvels body is great and all but its getting a little old

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by Guneagle01

have you not seen the terrible paint apps? I still havent bought any of the movie Iron Men cause I cant find a decent one that doesnt have totally shitty paint apps

I have, it took me half on hour on separate occasions to find any given armor I wanted without bad paint apps. In my upcoming review you'll see; my Mark V suitcase armor looks like he's CRYING.

[Prem1x]

Question for next round:

1. Why was the carded deco on Iron Patriot chosen versus the more comic-accurate version we were shown at Toy Fair? Was the TF version the "fixed" version? Will there be a running change to correct it?

[WindsofHorus]

When we got the pictures of the Walmart exclusive Iron Man figures, The Mark V armor was there. So far it's not in stores. Was the figure pushed back to a later wave or is it all together gone?

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by WindsofHorus

When we got the pictures of the Walmart exclusive Iron Man figures, The Mark V armor was there. So far it's not in stores. Was the figure pushed back to a later wave or is it all together gone?

I think it was always meant for a later wave man, it wasn't shown in the Toy Fair presentation, and the prototype showed up online later than the Mark VI and War Machine.

[WindsofHorus]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

I think it was always meant for a later wave man, it wasn't shown in the Toy Fair presentation, and the prototype showed up online later than the Mark VI and War Machine.

But when the released the official in box pictures and everything of the Mark VI and War Machine, there was also the Mark V. The prototype showed up around the same time also. It's just that I, as well as some other people around the internet were under the impression we were getting all 3.

[Prem1x]

I'd really like to know why we don't see more cross pollination from other Hasbro lines, e.g. why does every MU (save Bucky) with a machine gun get the same assault rifle when there has got to be plenty of GIJoe machine guns to choose from that could add differentiation and excitement to the line.

[Tarquinius]

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

I'd really like to know why we don't see more cross pollination from other Hasbro lines, e.g. why does every MU (save Bucky) with a machine gun get the same assault rifle when there has got to be plenty of GIJoe machine guns to choose from that could add differentiation and excitement to the line.

Just FYI Punisher had a different gun and it appears the upcoming one has a different one too.

That aside, I totally agree

[DrewBlank]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

The rules are definitely limitations but it is standard for all Hasbro action figure brands now, it was implemented starting this year.

Yeah, um, I buy Hasbro toys, but I'm not a branch of their PR department. If they want me to ask specific questions so they can give specific answers, then they should issue a monthly newsletter. I really don't give a [darn] about their overall sales strategy, I want to know when X figure is coming out when, and whether X movie will have a toy line and what size they will be.

I've never met or had contact with a bad rep from Hasbro, but when they lay out a bunch of rules and then don't answer half the questions anyway, I feel a little manipulated. If they want communication, they should open the lines of communication, not put on a dog and pony show and expect us to be entertained.

[Prem1x]

Still want all my 5 or 6 questions above answered.

[Tarquinius]

Um what happened to April?

[Sage o' G-fruit]

How many redecos/retools are you allowed per quarter?

[eisen]

how come the spider man figs lack knees?

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by Tarquinius

Um what happened to April?

There was a delay in answers, they haven't sent them back yet.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by WindsofHorus

But when the released the official in box pictures and everything of the Mark VI and War Machine, there was also the Mark V. The prototype showed up around the same time also. It's just that I, as well as some other people around the internet were under the impression we were getting all 3.

We are getting all 3, just not at the same time. If a prototype or test shot shows up in an auction that's a sign that it may be on the way and is already in production. In the case of the Mark V, the Mark V prototype only showed up online a while after the Mark VI and War Machine.

The Mark V's being found in TRU in Taiwan arrived later than the Mark VI and War Machine. Whereas the 6" figures were in Taiwan last month, the Mark V only showed up there in stores last week.

[Ash Talon]

1. The Iron Man 2 helmet has blue lights in it. The IM2 repulsor glove has blue lights in it. Why does the clip-on, chest, arc reactor have yellow lights instead of blue?

2. Where are the Iron Man 2 Drone figures?

3. Is the Iron Man 2 Comic Series limited to armored characters/villains? Ie would a non-armored character like Whiplash be possible for that series?

4. Is there a 5th figure in the 3rd wave of the Iron Man 2 Comic Series? We were shown 4 at Toy Fair, but the 1st two waves had 5 figures each. Might there be one more un-announced character in that wave?

5. What is the likelihood of a new, buck, female body for MU? Other than Jean Grey, the ladies of MU are still lacking swivel biceps. For nimble characters like Black Widow, this is unforgiveable.

6. Why wasn't the Iron Man 2 helmet given a voice changer instead of Jarvis? This is the first question everyone asks, when I show it to them. "Does it change your voice?"